Technology is everywhere. It allows us to improve our productivity on a daily basis. While some people may have difficulty adapting to new technologies, they are an absolute must for anyone who wants to take things to the next level and be more competitive, regardless of their job. And the construction industry is no exception!
Although the equipment may resemble the trucks we had in our sandbox, the interior of today's machines has evolved at the same pace as the rest of our lives, and sometimes, even more. They meet the high demands of new construction methods by providing valuable and essential data for the implementation of today's and tomorrow's construction sites.
An unavoidable technological evolution
Some people may wonder why all of this technology is necessary. But who doesn't want to have a tool built into their machine that makes their job easier, improves results, and delivers projects on time? To ask the question is to answer it.
Cat machines are the first on the market to have the latest machine technology. They are designed to provide you with accurate data that saves you time and money. Knowing the challenges you face in your daily life, these technological tools are designed according to the tasks and types of projects that an operator must perform with his machine..
The main advantage to remember is the ease of use of these onboard technologies. Their goal is to maximize the operator’s productivity, not to make his tasks even more complex.
And the good news is that although these new technologies are already standard in the new generations of equipment, it is possible to integrate them into your current machine.
What are these technologies?
- Cat® Grade technology
- Cat® Payload Technology
- E-Fence Technology
- Assisted technologies
Cat® Grade technology
By automating machine functions and guiding operators through coarse, fine leveling and finishing applications, the Cat® Grade system helps you get the job done and reach your targets in fewer passes.
This means:
- you're using less fuel,
- reducing machine hours and component wear,
- eliminating material cost overruns,
- moving faster to your next project,
- You increase safety on your site,
In addition, Cat® Grade's automated and intuitive controls simplify usage and reduce driver interventions by up to 80%. The system is easy to learn, easy to use, and even allows inexperienced drivers to work as seasoned professionals. This leveling guidance technology is available in 2D, advanced 2D and 3D in several equipment, including excavators, graders, and tractors.
>> See more about the Cat® Grade technology
Cat® Payload technology
Available on wheel loaders, excavators, articulated trucks, highway trucks, and wheel tractor-scrapers, Cat® Payload technology does more than simply eliminate weighing on the scale:
- it increases productivity,
- reduces costs,
- increases driver efficiency,
- manages a construction site more safely,
Among other functions, on-the-go load weighing helps operators achieve precise loading targets each time, reducing cycle time. In-cabin displays allow operators to easily see the weight of buckets and trucks, count loads, track material movement, and monitor productivity and fuel efficiency in real time.
>> See more about the Cat® Payload Technology
E-Fence technology
This simple feature allows you to create invisible electronic boundaries above, below, and around your excavator. If part of your machine crosses these limits, the movement stops, protecting people and property. It comes in various forms:
- E-fence floor,
- E-fence wall,
- E-fence Swing,
- E-fence ceiling
Assisted technologies
Several control assist technologies in machines, including:
- Grade Assist,
- Swing Assist,
- Slope Assist,
- Lift Assist,
will give you better control of your maneuvers and allow you to reach new heights.
What do they have in common?
Cat technologies make your machine and operators more productive.
They improve efficiency, reduce fuel consumption, and reduce maintenance costs. They generate so much profit that they have become essential to remaining competitive.
If you don't own a machine with the latest technology, you can add them. Try the different Cat technologies and see how your results will be improved.
>> See more about the Cat® Technologies
